Firozabad

Firozabad


Firozabad is situated in the western part of Uttar Pradesh. This district has a long history of glass industries and the major products are glass hard ware, glass artware, glass domestic ware, glass automobile ware, chandelier, glass street and domestic light ware etc.
Firozabad has been attached to the Indian Freedom Movement and occupies an important place in the map of India. This city is famous for its glassware and is known as the ‘City of Glassware’. Firozabad has a rich and colourful history according to which, ‘Chandwar Nagar’ was its initial name. Chandwar Nagar was a territory under the Mughal Empire. ‘Chandwar Nagar’ was named as ‘Firozabad’ by Emperor Akbar. The tomb of Firoz Shah, Akbar’s Mansab Dar can still be found in Firozabad city.



Firozabad was an important centre of freedom movement and it witnessed the emergence of many freedom fighters. People of Firozabad actively participated in the freedom movements like ‘Khilafat Movement’, ‘Quit India Movement’ and ‘Namak Satyagrah’. . Post-Independence, the district of Firozabad was formed by the Uttar Pradesh Government in 1989. Firozabad was home to the glass industry since the 15th century. Bangles, Jhad-Phanus (tree chandeliers) and deco



Best Time To Visit


The best time to visit October to March.

How To Reach


BY FLIGHT

There are no regular flights from other major cities of the country to Firozabad. Nearest airport is Kheria Airport.

Firozabad - 42 km away

BY TRAIN

Firozabad is well connected to other major cities of the country via regular trains.

Shopping


Glass art wares consist of  toys, candle-stands and miniature idols. Domestic wares consist of drinking glasses, beer glasses, wine glasses and dinner sets, Scientific and lab wares like beakers, flasks, test tubes, containers and electric wares of glass articles manufactured at Firozabad are of great demand. Today, Firozabad is nicknamed as Suhag Nagar as it produces bangles, kadas, kangans and other items of suhagins (brides).



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